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JEP 393

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,066 mi
Last recorded61,066 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEP 393
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,066 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 60,574 miles

under tray covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2024 60,574 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under tray covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2023 57,324 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 55,776 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,340 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2019 51,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 51,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 26 May 2016 49,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 26 May 2016 49,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2015 48,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has minor cracking in the tread/sidewall

Pass 15 May 2013 41,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 37,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,906 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 26,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,793 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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JEP 393 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEP 393, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEP 393 registered?

JEP 393 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is JEP 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEP 393 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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